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Common Core costs Michigan incumbent his seat
In May, we reported on the upset of two Hoosier incumbents who lost the Republican nomination for state representative due to their support of Common Core. The stunning victories of Christopher Judy and Curt Nisly, who prevailed despite their opponents heavy support from the GOP establishment and the Chamber of Commerce, made national headlines, being […]
Indiana’s Common Core Fight Isn’t Over
Hoosiers Against Common Core continues to be contacted by people from all across the country who are pushing back against Common Core. Some are surprised to learn that Indiana’s fight against Common Core is far from over. We bring them up to speed on Indiana’s rebranding of the Common Core and on the steps they […]
Indiana’s waiver battle- it’s not about the money
The battle between the State Board of Education (SBOE) and Superintendent Glenda Ritz over Indiana’s No Child Left Behind waiver has turned ugly. While the rumored consequence of the loss of Title 1 funding has everyone chomping at the bit to get the waiver signed, sealed and delivered, the federal government can’t, by law, withhold funding […]
Common Core standards intentionally written to create a need for national curriculum
Peter Greene, an English teacher with 35 years experience, writes in the Huffington Post that the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) will result in a national curriculum despite claims to the contrary. His article provides specific examples of CCSS standards and explains how they are written, by design, to lead to a national curriculum. Where the CCSS […]
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